Research Technician III

Parsons•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Research Technician III to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of laboratory-based research. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. The Research Technician III will be responsible for supporting laboratory-based research by applying the latest scientific knowledge to solve a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma. The role involves recommending changes to protocols, organizing animal research activities, and maintaining in vitro models.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' research experience in a related field, or a master’s degree plus two (2) years' research experience in an appropriate field.
Demonstrated ability to recommend changes to research protocols and organize animal research activities.
Proficiency in setting up and operating laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.
Strong skills in conducting and supporting surgical procedures and maintaining in vitro models.
Excellent writing and editing skills for publication and presentation materials.
Ability to maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

Responsibilities

Support laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards solving theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.
Recommend changes to protocols and standard operating procedures for research under contract and for review by the Government.
Modify and plan research experiments, procedures, and tests.
Advise in research design.
Assist with preparation for presentations and written published articles.
Assist the Government in animal procurement and shipping procedures.
Organize animal research work activities between Research Scientist, animal care staff, and research laboratory technicians.
Set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.
Research and collect data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.
Assist in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space.
Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research.
Conduct and support surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping for contract personnel, and ensuring specific pathogen-free techniques.
Handle and restrain various small and large animal species daily.
Maintain in vitro models, including complex/3D tissue culture, bacterial cultures, fungal culture, etc.
Compile and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
Assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation.
Report on the status of research activities.
Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products.
Maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.